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The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed a Republican-backed Texas law to go into effect, enabling state law enforcement authorities to arrest individuals suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. President Joe Biden’s administration had requested the Court to halt the law’s implementation while its challenge proceeds in lower courts, but this request was rejected by…
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Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers, who admitted to subjecting Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker to racially motivated torture, are awaiting sentencing by a federal judge starting Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Tom Lee will preside over the proceedings, with two defendants scheduled for sentencing each day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. These officers…
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Donald Trump’s legal team is urgently seeking a New York court’s intervention to halt a staggering $464 million civil fraud fine. The former president’s precarious financial situation could jeopardize his prized properties if the penalty is enforced. According to Professor Will Thomas from the University of Michigan Ross Business School, Trump’s personal and business interests…
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Former President Donald Trump and seven of his co-defendants in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case are seeking an immediate appeal of last week’s ruling that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the sprawling racketeering case. To appeal the matter immediately – before trial – defendants must obtain Fulton County Superior…
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A coalition of more than 20 student groups at Columbia University has taken legal action against the institution for what they perceive as unjust suspensions of two student organizations following a protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza. In November, students staged a demonstration demanding the university’s administration to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and…
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Several significant developments unfolded last week across various states in the ongoing national debate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights. From legal settlements in Florida to legislative actions in Arkansas and lawsuits in Georgia, the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights continues to evolve. Legal Settlement in Florida: Clarification on LGBTQ+ Issues in Schools Florida reached a legal settlement regarding…
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An independent report released on Friday shed light on the events leading up to the tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, on October 25, 2023, highlighting missed opportunities by law enforcement to prevent the devastating rampage. The report, issued by an independent commission tasked with investigating the shooting, pointed to critical failures by the Sagadahoc…
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The highly anticipated criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, centered around hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, has been delayed once more, this time by 30 days. Justice Juan Merchan granted the extension due to the late disclosure of evidence to Trump’s defense team, marking another victory for the former president…
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Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor overseeing the Georgia election interference case involving Donald Trump, has resigned amidst controversy surrounding his affair with District Attorney Fani Willis. The resignation follows a judge’s critique of the affair, which was deemed inappropriate and raised concerns about the integrity of the trial. The backdrop of this saga involves Trump…
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The Supreme Court is poised to engage in a pivotal debate over the extent of the White House’s authority in tackling misinformation on social media platforms, with implications that stretch beyond the realms of online discourse to matters of public health and democracy. For professionals like Dr. Eileen Barrett, Chair of the Board of Regents…
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